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Healthy Meals for Family Dinners Made in the Slow Cooker

Healthy Meals for Family Dinners Made in the Slow Cooker: Create Delicious Memories!

  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A collection of healthy and delicious meals that can be easily prepared in a slow cooker, perfect for family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breast at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced carrots, potatoes, and onions on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and chicken.
  4. Sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix everything together before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or green beans.
  • For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry in the last hour of cooking.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg